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Kasich homecoming: Governor to return to Ohio to deliver State of State on Wednesday
The content of his annual address remains under wraps
'Batman v Superman' takes dramatic 68% revenue plunge in second weekend
Superhero films traditionally have big drops in ticket sales after opening week
Stung by restroom setbacks, transgenders set to launch 2 major initiatives
One of them, The Transgender Freedom Project, aims at public education
Open season on Ohio's 175,000 wild turkeys to begin soon
About 65,000 hunters are expected to participate
Eastsern Ohioans, prepare for invasion of buzzing cicadas
Brood V of the insect group is expected to be particularly heavy around Athens in SE Ohio
Former OSU football standout Troy Smith arrested on DUI, marijuana charges
Smith played under Jim Tressel at OSU from 2003 to 2006
Amtrak derailment in Pa. kills at least 2
The train had 300 passengers and was en route to Georgia from New York
US Rep. Ryan visits front lines of ISIS in Iraq
The stop was part of a larger tour throughout the Middle East
Trump to Kasich: Drop out of race; You're taking my votes
The Ohio governor's campaign would look forward to Trump dropping out before convention
YSU seeks $15.2 million for campus renovations
Priority No. 1 is renovation of Ward Beecher science hall
Man killed in gunfire exchange is city's sixth homicide victim of 2016
Man killed in gunfire exchange is city's sixth homicide victim of 2016
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Local Schools will host a senior citizens dinner at 4 p.m. April 12 in the cafeteria of
Taylor Erdel | David Lewis
POLAND Taylor Erdel and David Lewis were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at New Life
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will gather for a sack lunch at noon in the Kidston Classroom at the Davis
Angels of Easter Seals will host 39th annual show and luncheon
Angels of Easter Seals show and luncheon will be at 10 a.m. May 5 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Mary Govan to mark her 95th birthday
Mary Govan to mark her 95th birthday YOUNGSTOWN Mary Govan of Youngstown, formerly of New York
Youngstown Early College No. 1 for graduation rate
Youngstown Early College ranked first among Ohio’s urban high schools for four-year graduation rate
Council kept ‘in the dark’ on high lead levels, former member says
Former Warren Councilman Dan Crouse says an October 2008 episode involving water-treatment legislation he and other council members approved typifies the “mushroom treatment” the city administration practiced at the time. That treatment involves keeping everyone “in the dark,” he said.
Defense sets tone as YSU gets back to work
After a week off from practice, the Youngstown State football team was back inside WATTS on Saturday, rejuvenated and refreshed.
Mothers-to-be and new moms learn of available resources
The goal is to reduce the infant mortality rate in the community.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings and league news
EVENTS APRIL 15 — Parto’s Golf Learning Center has scheduled a free golf day (nine holes). No
YSU hosts history contest for students
Nearly 300 middle- and high-school students brought history projects to Youngstown State University on Saturday.
High school roundup | Saturday’s results
BASEBALL Ursuline 7, Walsh Jesuit 5 STRUTHERS The Fighting Irish used a five-run fourth inning
METRO DIGEST || Baby-sitting class
Baby-sitting class BOARDMAN Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, is sponsoring a baby-
SPORTS DIGEST || Browns release veteran safety Donte Whitner
Browns release veteran safety Donte Whitner CLEVELAND The Browns have released veteran safety
Valley native to appear on ‘Blindspot’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Youngstown native Victor Slezak will appear as a guest star
The 51st Annual ACM Awards COUNTRY SHOWCASE
IF YOU WATCH What: 51st Annual ACM Awards, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley When:
Runners, to your marks …Upcoming races and walks
April 23 — Seventh annual Ktown 5K and 5-mile Moutsache and Beard Dash will take place at the
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-over par 76 in
Liberty Street over Route 11 to close for bridge replacement
Trumbull and Mahoning County roads will close for bridge replacements.
Scattered outages reported in wake of 45 mph wind gusts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Winds gusting up to 45 mph were recorded Saturday afternoon and evening
Oakhill: Much ado, little punishment
Oakhill Renaissance Place, the former Southside Medical Center, overlooks Oak Hill Cemetery on Youngstown’s South Side. A nine-year investigation into public corruption involving its purchase by the county, has resulted in few convictions and little punishment for those involved.
Cutting leaf service is just 1 of many austerity moves forced upon city of Canfield
Opinion: Cutting leaf service is just 1 of many austerity moves forced upon city of Canfield Cutting leaf
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $1.2 million Source: WRPA
Aerodynamics Inc. in June will begin service of 10 flights a week with round-trip flights offered
New York Times urges support for Kasich
The Blade Toledo A New York Times editorial Saturday urged Republican establishment leaders bent
Comedian-mayor’s office gets more probes than puns
Associated Press HILLSBORO Having your wife’s and your underwear examined and toilet usage
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, April 3, the 94th day of 2016. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Jess Gray v. Adams Distributing II et al, money.
ROSEMOND || Not parents' job to solve all child's problems
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. We have a 7-year-old son and two girls ages 9 and 6. The girls
Villanova shoots Oklahoma into oblivion
Villanova had a night to remember on both ends of the court.
Refugee chefs bring recipes to NY food company
Associated Press NEW YORK The kitchen hums with activity. Rachana Rimal is at one table, making
School aide teaches courtesy
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS An extreme lack of courtesy this campaign season among candidates and
Shonda Rhimes, Rihanna, Clinton appear at Black Girls Rock!
Shonda Rhimes, Rihanna, Clinton appear at Black Girls Rock! NEWARK, N.J. Pop star Rihanna and
Foreign fighters are evading Europe’s security measures
Associated Press BRUSSELS When Ibrahim El Bakraoui blew himself up in the Brussels Airport
Supreme Court justices asked to rule that racial bias trumps jury secrecy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The American jury room is a bit like Las Vegas: What happens there
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Niles City School board, 5 p.m., special meeting, administration building, 309 N.
Plane crash kills 1 on Calif. freeway
Plane crash kills 1 on Calif. freeway LOS ANGELES A small plane that made headlines when it
Feeling feng shui
By Emmie Sahlan Angie’s List (TNS) Feng shui, meaning “wind and water,” is based on traditional
Azerbaijani, Armenian forces clash, killing 30
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan At least 30 soldiers and a boy were reported killed as heavy
Global research sees benefits of statin use in low-risk patients
Associated Press CHICAGO The first major research of its kind shows that cholesterol-lowering
Passenger flights to resume in Brussels
Associated Press BRUSSELS Partial, symbolic airline service was to begin today at Brussels
Artists have created pictures of naked women for centuries and many of the paintings and sculptures
Artists have created pictures of naked women for centuries and many of the paintings and sculptures
Television series newly released on DVD include:
Television series newly released on DVD include: v “Humans”: AMC’s eerily intriguing “synth” saga
Headlights keeping drivers in the dark
Associated Press WASHINGTON Are your car’s headlights keeping you in the dark? The beams on
Bridge employment
Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. The transition from employment to retirement used to be marked
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
INSURANCE Safeco Insurance has recognized Paige & Byrnes Insurance Agency of Warren with a Safeco
Labor organizers to target McDonald’s restaurants
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s customers stopping in for a Big Mac on the eve of Tax Day
Author to discuss Civil War soldier
Author to discuss Civil War soldier NEW CASTLE, PA. Jay Paisley, author of “The Huffman
Making augmented technology a reality
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Virtual reality is a trip, but an even wilder ride could be
Mutter Mail offers private messaging
Mutter Mail is a text-based messaging platform for one-on-one communication. Created by 17-year-
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending March 27 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Fool Me
Pirates 2016 season schedule
APRIL 3 — St. Louis, 1 5 — St. Louis, 7:05 6 — St. Louis, 7:05 8 — at Cincinnati, 7:10 9 —
Television Q&A
Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Some years ago there was a series called “Prison Break.” I
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course Saturday’s results RACE 1 $8,700 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 8
NOTICES
NOTICES SFlbBASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park
Pirates host Cardinals in MLB season opener
The Pirates have spent the last three years making believers out of everybody, even the schedule makers.
Trump casts doubt on allegiance to Republican Party
Associated Press RACINE, Wis. Donald Trump wants voters to know his message to the disaffected
YSU roundup
Track and field Neu notches prestigious mark Slippery rock Senior YSU thrower Conner Neu
Youngstown sled hockey team beat Phantoms’ Bantam A team in charity game
Wheelchair sports aren’t easy, but for Youngstown native Liston Spann, it’s worth the effort.
North Carolina dominates inside against Syracuse
North Carolina’s latest step on the way to a title was shaping up as strictly an inside job.
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Joe Sinkovich of Canfield aced the 127-yard No. 11 at Yankee Run
Job skills workshop planned at YWCA
Job skills workshop planned at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown YWCA, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will have
McNally lied; no big deal
Opinion: The criminally tainted mayor of Youngstown, John A. McNally, is a bald-faced liar. And the fact that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.630.05 Aqua America, .71
Future of America will be less creative than ‘special century’
Opinion: WASHINGTON Presidential campaigns incite both hypochondria and euphoria, portraying the present as
McNally lacks credibility as mayor of Youngstown
Editorial: We aren’t going to repeat our call for John A. McNally’s resignation as mayor of the city of
5 ways to save on printer ink
Among the great nuisances of modern life, few things irritate consumers more than the high price of
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